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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1898
Page
4
The Leader Journal reports a Watroad timetable with southbound and northbound connections. It lists depots, arrival times at Nowhrieame and other stations, a 24 stop journey, and mentions stops at Festibule rally, Crystal Ald, Walter Vallry, and other locations.
Local items report visits by Dr J M Weems and Mrs P D Richards, plans for a new store on Cherokee Street, ongoing cotton and fertilizer activity, a district parsonage rental, and upcoming church entertainment. The Board of Supervisors to meet next Monday amid remarks on sewer health and a county flourishing cattle industry.
A playful ad claims a housekeeper can secure top quality groceries by leaving or telephoning an order. It advertises fair prices and consistent satisfaction with a fresh supply available soon.
The city considers erecting a brick building on the Court House square with eight offices and a central law library after Hon. Hiram Cassedy Jr. purchased the Alous lots nearby. A new one-story brick structure will replace unsightly cabins, easing access to the courthouse and improving the town. An accidental pistol discharge near the College injured Paul Hobbs but he should recover in a week. Charley Boone stopped the pistol from causing further harm. Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is promoted with a 98 percent cure rate and a money-back guarantee. Hawkes the eyewear man visited Brookhaven, with a representative to stock Hawkes glasses at Grafton’s Drug Store.
A pasted quotation extols pure blood and its link to vigor of organs. It claims healthy, well-oxygenated blood sustains brain activity, lungs, liver, heart, and skin, urging readers to avoid impure blood to prevent weakness and disease. The text attributes these views to Lord Herschell, former Lord Chancellor of England.
Big cotton receipts in Brookhaven Mississippi outpace last year with January wagon totals at 2081 bales versus 747. The press rebuilds on power, water works supply, and the school reports strong January enrollment at 282, raising total to 317. A new school bell to ring at 8 45 am and elocution contest with a gold medal promise engaging Graded School pupils.
The Olympians met January 28 with debates and motions moved, some carried unanimously. The old program committee was discharged and a new one named. The Athenian Society met January 8 1898 with a debate on whether women should be as educated as men and lists of affirmative and negative speakers. Attorneys Jones and Cassedy filed a Supreme Court appeal for Silas Davis delaying his hanging. James King also appealed and remains in jail. Rev R J Boone, formerly of McComb now Brookhaven, preached at Whitestown and offered a card on the Christian duty to attend services and support the church.
A Mount farmer's wife near Relaont N. recalls twenty seven years of suffering from neural pain and insomnia. After three years of deteriorating health she uses Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, reports better sleep, appetite, and overall recovery. The ad promises a guaranteed first bottle benefit or money back and offers a free book on heart and nerve diseases.
Mallen's residence is marked by moaning. Miss Annie Reid visits relatives here. Dr Cowart remains alive though hopes fade. Mrs Williams of Scott county visits her son J C Williams. Mrs Guess stays with new sons W Y and J W Gness. School grows under Prof Mullen. J Johnson and John Cowart moved into new homes. R Boone of Topisaw relocated to Kees old place after purchase. Woodmen of the World camp at Old Fair River Store eyed. about 20 charter members expected. All males 18 to 52 of good character urged to join with low charter rates. notice to follow. Tiitlelit disease warned by physicians. Prickly Ash Hitters claimed to curb illness and cleanse system. sold by C K Gratton.
The item records Rev. J A Scarborough visiting a flock and preaching two sermons, mentions Ben Rutland’s case for disturbing religious worship with a $43 total penalty after appeal, and notes an ice factory project by Chm Heuck and C E Grafton. It also advertises Lallemand's Specie for rheumatism and Smith's Sure Remedy Cure, with local shop details.
A Brookhaven update lists visitors and household changes, church services next Sabbath, hog care remedies, and a runaway mule incident near Brookhaven. It covers theater and art exhibition scenes, Mother Clara's visit, and the W. M. S. of the Baptist church. Married notices announce Albert Walker and Mary Smith, and J Elsberry Britt with Francis Smith.
Public school teachers in Lincoln County met at Brookhaven Court House to plan the graduating exercises for students finishing the prescribed course. They set the meeting for March 4 and 5, 1898 at Union Hall with a committee led by Miss Lena Allen and program arrangers H F Middleton J M Girault and W K R Norton. L D Poses served as secretary. $100 in gold offered by Youth's Advocate for word-building from DRAUGHON. contest ends April 1, 1898.
The well known residence of Mrs. M. FE Striek aid Brookhaven on Church Street between Whitworth College and the Graded Public school offers six rooms and four fireplaces with solid repair. Featuring a large yard and two extra lots, the property is offered for sale as the owner moves to Texas. Located seven miles east of the Illinois Central Railroad, opposite the town of Boy Pee MW in Brookhaven Mississippi.
Francis M. Boyte of Brookhaven Miss files final proof for Homestead Entry No 22068 for The Sissly and Hwuse in Section 9 Township 6 North Range 9 East. Witnesses M Waly De S Martin C McGale and J all of Brookhaven. James Hill Register.
Notice from Lincoln County Chancery Clerk Brooks Haven Miss. to George B Lea of Wellman Miss homestead entry No 2 for section 17 township 6 north range 8 west. He must prove residence and cultivation with witnesses Isaac Bush Jacob Kitchie Sam Krister all of Wellman Mississippi.
Substituted trustee Walter Thompson announces public auction of Lincoln and Franklin County lands in Mississippi on February 21 1808 at the Court House door in ven to satisfy debt secured by a trust deed. Property includes several described parcels in sections and townships totaling about 318 acres more or less. Defendants Equitable Mortgage Co. called to appear February court.
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